Recreation Specialist

YOUTH HOME INCORPORATED • Little Rock, AR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

A unique treatment facility where Youth and families find Hope! We are Changing lives, saving families. Are you passionate about serving others? Are you ready to make a difference in adolescent Lives? Job Details General Summary: This position works under the direction of the Recreation Director. Provides a general recreation program for all patients. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, licensed associates and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Basic understanding of calculation of figures
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good driving skills and a valid Arkansas drivers license and eligibility for agency insurance required.
• Paraprofessional certification is required within 30-90 days of employment with training provided on site.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Team members are required to sit, stand, talk, see, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to personally restrain patients.
• Must maintain a current tuberculosis skin test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads school recreation classes
• Leads recreation therapy groups as assigned.
• Assists to ensure that the recreation program is an integral part of treatment.
• Assists in planning and implementing special events.
• Assists in implementing Community Reintegration Program.
• Completes weekly program notes.
• Completes leisure skills assessments.
• Completes Incident Reports and DYS reports.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Flexible spending account deduction for medical/dependent care expenses
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan and planning (403(b)
• Cancer and accident insurance
• Free, convenient parking
• Free meals on campus
• College Savings Section 529 option
• Free CEUs and other training offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED